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Lionel Messi, Argentina face 'curse' as they will arrive at 2026 World Cup as FIFA ranking leaders

As if the recent curse on reigning champions wasn’t enough, Argentina will be under additional pressure in the 2026 World Cup, to which they will arrive as the best national team in the FIFA rankings.

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2026 World Cup Blow for Lionel Messi As Argentina Star Leonardo Balerdi Is Ruled Out of Tournament

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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé on Collision Course For History at 2026 World Cup

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World Cup 2026: Can Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finally face off on the biggest stage?

A record-breaking sixth World Cup for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could finally see the two greatest footballing rivals of our time go head-to-head on the biggest stage of them all.

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Argentina Coach Draws Criticism for Odd Lionel Messi Statement Before World Cup

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Miami's Lionel Messi leads 2026 MLS All-Star squad

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Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about Portugal

Only Cristiano Ronaldo remains from the side crowned European champions a decade ago but the current crop beat Spain, on penalties, to the Nations League title last summer.

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What Lionel Messi told Lionel Scaloni before Argentina’s World Cup squad announcement

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Football Extra opinion: Our World Cup icons (and it's not Messi or CR7)

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Argentina suffer huge blow as star defender ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2026; who will join Lionel Messi-led side as replacement?

India, June 6 -- With a few days left for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Argentina suffered a major setback, with Leonardo Balerdi being ruled out of the tournament. The Argentine defender reportedly picked up an unfortunate injury at training,

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Clint Dempsey puts World Cup pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo amid Lionel Messi GOAT debate

Clint Dempsey gave his opinion on the Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi debate about who is the GOAT as the World Cup draws near.

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Lionel Messi nearing Miroslav Klose’s World Cup wins record: How far is Cristiano Ronaldo?

Lionel Messi is on the absolute precipice of matching Miroslav Klose's legendary record for the most individual match victories in World Cup history, leaving fans wondering exactly how far behind Cristiano Ronaldo sits.

Lionel Messi fitness update: Is Argentina captain fit to start FIFA World Cup 2026? Scaloni shares

Lionel Messi is recovering well from a muscle strain and could feature in Argentina's warm-up games before FIFA World Cup 2026. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed he has resumed partial training and remains central to Argentina's title defence plans.

World Cup: FIFA reveals kits to be worn for each group-stage match

FIFA announces kit assignments for all 72 group-stage matches. See which jerseys your team will wear in Miami Gardens.